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Iolite (cordierite or dichroite)
What most people don't realize is that top-quality iolite rivals the best tanzanite in both colour and saturation. If
Pink moonstone
The term pink covers colours from beige to peach to honey, ranging from translucent to opaque.
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
Faceted Square Cuts
The second group of faceted cuts includes straight-sided girdle shapes: squares, rectangles, octagons, triangles,
Size and Shape of Pearls
There are many different shapes and sizes of pearls depending on where the come from or what they are formed in.
The ring
A ring makes a personal statement, reflecting the character and lifestyle of the wearer. It can represent an attachment
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a